Mel Capleton
| Date of birth | 24 October 1973 |
| Place of birth | Hackney |
| Nationality | English |
| Weight | 76 kg |
| Height | 1.80 m |
| Position | Goalkeeper |
Capleton started 2000-01 as second-choice 'keeper at Southend United but managed just one appearance from the subs' bench when he came on for the injured Andy Woodman against Halifax, before he suffered a badly broken leg playing in a reserve match against Brentford. The injury put him out of action for a lengthy period and it was not until the final weeks of the campaign that he resumed full training once more.
Club history
| Team | Joined | Left | Loan / Trialist |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southend United | 01 Jul 1992 | 01 Aug 1993 | |
| Blackpool | 01 Aug 1993 | 18 Oct 1995 | |
| Grays Athletic | 18 Oct 1995 | 14 Sep 1998 | |
| Leyton Orient | 14 Sep 1998 | 23 Oct 1998 | |
| Southend United | 23 Oct 1998 | 27 Nov 2001 | |
| Grays Athletic | 31 Aug 2001 | 30 Sep 2001 | L |
| Grays Athletic | 01 Dec 2001 | 30 Jun 2004 |
Club stats
| Season | Team | Competition | Apps | Subs | Clean sheets | Conceded | Y | R |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000-01 | Southend United | League Division 3 | 1 |
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| 2003-04 | Grays Athletic | FA Cup | 1 | 2 |
Please note: Career stats are based on performances in the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.
Club matches
| Date | Match | Result | Competition | Round | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep 2000 | Halifax Town v Southend United | W | 0-1 | League Division 3 | |
Please note: Match history is complete for the Premier and Football Leagues and (in most cases all) internationals.